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Chemistry supercharged – BASF and Hyundai Motor partnered for high performance RN30 Concept Car

The RN30 combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies. BASF contributes significantly to the concept with lightweight plastics, endless possibilities in design as well as durable and eco-friendly materials.

• CR is a new series of material grades, aiming at parts which are exposed to dynamic load. The world’s first plastic transmission crossbeam in the rear axle has been developed by ContiTech Vibration Control and BASF. It is made from Ultramid^® A3WG10 CR, a specialty polyamide which is particularly reinforced and optimized to withstand high mechanical loads.
• The all-plastics cross-beam enables a weight saving of 25% compared to conventional beams made from die-cast aluminum, better acoustics as well as excellent mechanical properties even at high temperatures while conforming to the latest crash requirements. Those properties were achieved with the contribution of BASF’s simulation tool Ultrasim^®.

Elastoflex^® spray foam is a PU semi-rigid foam. Compared with traditional rigid foam:

• Offers high design flexibility
• Low thermal conductivity minimizes heat transfer, ensuring consistent cabin temperature
• Environmentally friendly as its waterborne material
• Low density of 8-10 kg/m3 enables up to 60% weight reduction
• Acoustic damping properties make the bus journey quieter

First thermoplastic oil tank for dry sump engines worldwide

• Serial standard in the new Mercedes-AMG GT
• Dry sump tank with improved integrated oil separation
• developed and manufactured by Hummel-Formen
• Use of engineering plastic Ultramid® A3WG7 from BASF results in 59 percent weight saving
  

First Short Carbon Fiber for GOR (Grille Opening Reinforcement) in North Amercia

• 24% weight reduction, Total system reduction of 4.4 lbs with the elimination of beauty cover
• Elimination of 5 stamped steel parts
• 75% reduction in capital investment
• Package efficient two piece welded design that meets structural requirements
• Improved vehicle NVH, + 2.0 Hz